Rabbit Anti-LTF (Lactoferrin, HLF2, LF, GIG12, Lactotransferrin, Growth-inhibiting protein 12, Talalactoferrin, Lfcin-H, Kaliocin-1)
LTF, a globular multifunctional protein with antimicrobial activity (bacteriocide, fungicide), is part of the innate defense, mainly at mucoses. Lactoferrin is found in milk and many mucosal secretions such as tears and saliva. Lactoferrin is also present in secondary granules of PMN and also is secreted by some acinar cells. Human colostrum has the highest concentration, followed by human milk, then cow milk. Lactoferrin belongs to the transferrin family proteins (TF, melanotransferrin, ovotransferin, etc.). Its molecular mass is 80,000 u (80kD). Lactoferrin antimicrobial activity is due partly to its high affinity for Fe (ferric state). LF proteolysis produces lactoferricin, kaliocin-1 small peptides with antimicrobial activit
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
ELISA: 1:100-5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500 Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100 Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
AA Sequence
MGHHHHHHSGSEF-LYLG SGYFTAIQNL RKSEEEVAAR RARVVWCAVG EQELRKCNQW SGLSEGSVTC SSASTTEDCI ALVLKGEADA MSLDGGYVYT AGKCGLVPVL AENYKSQQSS DPDPNCVDR
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
Recombinant protein corresponding to Leu337-Arg449 of human LTF, fused to His-Tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human LTF.
